iron mining process iron

iron ore

iron ore mining methods vary by the type of ore being mined. there are four main types of iron ore deposits worked currently, depending on the mineralogy and geology of the ore deposits. these are magnetite, titanomagnetite, massive hematite and pisolitic ironstone deposits.

process of extracting iron from iron ore is called

how is iron refined from the ore?

iron ore refining process was modified a little so as to remove these silicates as well as to get a more pure form of iron called the pig iron. in this process a blast furnace is used which has a silo structure, and limestone is added along with the coke.